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HIV risk-related attitudes, interpersonal influences, and intentions among at-risk urban, early adolescent girls.

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine correlates of sexual experimentation and risk among urban, early adolescent girls (N=236, 12.38+/-1.2 years). METHODS: Measures of HIV risk-related attitudes, interpersonal influences, and intentions were compared based on girls' degree of sexual experimentation and risk. RESULTS: Girls in high sexual experimentation and risk groups scored highest on deviant peer norms; endorsements of risky behaviors; and inability to refuse unprotected sex, offset negative partner influences, avoid intercourse, and assert sexual desires. Greater experimentation occurred among girls with older versus same-age or younger partners. CONCLUSIONS: Risk correlates should be considered in designing HIV prevention programs.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.5555/ajhb.2008.32.5.497

Authors: Jennifer Di Noia, Steven P Schinke

Institution: Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health